19 Aug 2023
I took this tour as I wanted to be there early based on research and feedback and I wasn’t disappointed. Following an 0230 pick up we made the 3 hour journey to Agra stopping for refreshments on route. We met my tour guide Amir who was very welcoming and headed off to the Taj. It is a breath-taking site to see as you go through the main entrance gates and see before you what you’ve only seen in books, tv and on the internet. Nothing can prepare you for seeing it in person for the first time.
My tour guide was exceptional and full of lots of stories and great information. He tailored the tour a bit for me as my priority was getting to the Taj quickly, taking pictures and enjoying the ambiance. The ‘touring’ aspect can come after especially if you’re on an early tour as the main reason to be early is to capture this with as few people as possible. This is why it’s best to get in and get your captures quickly and then go back and do the tour based stuff in my humble opinion. I would highly recommend this activity and Amir as a guide.
Breakfast was also a nice touch at the Marriot in Agra and gave you a chance to use a bathroom of comfort (if you know… you know ha)